A spokesman for the German automaker Volkswagen Group recently said it would recall more than 100,000 plug-in hybrid vehicles worldwide due to the risk of fire. The reporter learned from Volkswagen China yesterday (2nd) that the recall does not involve the Chinese market.
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The 100,000 vehicles recalled this time include not only Volkswagen brand models, but also Skoda, Audi and other models. Among them, the Volkswagen brand will recall 42,300 vehicles worldwide, and Audi will recall 24,400 vehicles. A Volkswagen spokesperson explained that there are hidden dangers in the high-voltage battery insulation inside the recalled plug-in hybrid vehicles, and these vehicles are at risk of catching fire when charging. The German automotive regulator KBA revealed that "the loosening of the engine cover of the recalled car may cause the engine to come into contact with the heated parts, which can lead to a fire." The agency has received 16 reports of fires in Volkswagen's vehicles in Germany.
Previously, Volkswagen recalled more than 246,000 SUVs in the U.S. and Canada due to problems with the wiring harness that could cause cars to brake suddenly without warning. A number of car owners complained that during the driving process, the warning lights would suddenly light up, or the alarm sounded, the driver's seat window would roll down, and the vehicle suddenly braked, almost causing a rear-end accident.
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Editor: Wu Junxia